Sri Krishna Matha
The 13th-century matha founded by Sri Madhvacharya, where devotees have darshan of Lord Krishna through the silver-plated Kanakana …
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Manipal to Udupi by Car or Tempo Traveller
Udupi town and the Sri Krishna Matha · 6 km · about 15 minutes one way · chauffeur-driven
How far is Udupi from Manipal?
Manipal to Udupi is 6 km, about fifteen minutes downhill. There is no separate charge for this leg — the two towns are one pickup zone.
- Distance
- 6 km one way
- Drive time
- 15 minutes
- Destination
- Udupi town and the Sri Krishna Matha
- Suggested vehicle
- Toyota Glanza
- Driver
- Included — we do not offer self-drive
Why people make this trip
Students and visiting families come down for the Krishna Matha, for the Udupi railway station, for the bus stand and for a proper meal in the town. It is a short run booked constantly and almost never on its own.
What the road is like
Down past Tiger Circle and into Udupi. Fifteen minutes except during the temple festivals, when the streets around the Matha close to vehicles and we drop you a short walk away.
Worth stopping for on the way
- Sri Krishna Matha
- Chandramouleshwara and Ananthashwara temples
- Ambalpady Mahakali Temple
One thing worth knowing
During Paryaya and the car festivals the roads around the Matha are shut to traffic. Ask the driver where to be picked up afterwards rather than expecting the drop point to work in reverse.
Which vehicle suits this route
For most groups on this route we suggest the Toyota Glanza — compact, easy in town traffic and the most economical way to travel. Every vehicle in the fleet is available for this trip, though: 4 cars from the Glanza up to the Innova Crysta, and the 11+1 and Force Urbania 16+1 tempo travellers for a group. Tell us your headcount and we will tell you honestly what travels best.
What a quote includes
Vehicle, driver, driver bata and fuel. Toll, parking and any permit charges are billed at actuals. We do not publish rates because they depend on the vehicle, the number of days and whether the trip is one way or return — call +91 94492 30083 or send the form and you will have a firm all-inclusive figure the same day.
Vehicles for Manipal to Udupi
| Vehicle | Capacity | Suits this route for |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal to Udupi by Force Urbania 16+1 | 16+1 seater | Joint-family temple circuits, sangha yatras and corporate outstation trips |
| Manipal to Udupi by Tempo Traveller 11+1 | 11+1 seater | Groups of eight to eleven on temple circuits and picnic trips |
| Manipal to Udupi by Toyota Innova Crysta | 6+1 seater | Family temple tours, Kollur and Dharmasthala day trips, airport runs |
| Manipal to Udupi by Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | 6+1 seater | Day trips around Udupi, Karkala and Malpe with a small family |
| Manipal to Udupi by Toyota Etios | 4+1 seater | Mangaluru airport transfers and two-to-four passenger temple visits |
| Manipal to Udupi by Toyota Glanza | 4+1 seater | Couples, local Udupi sightseeing and short station or airport hops |
Every vehicle is chauffeur-driven and quoted per trip — we do not publish rates.
Manipal to Udupi — common questions
No. Manipal and Udupi are a single pickup zone — hostel gate, hospital entrance or doorstep, with nothing added for the leg.
Yes, and it is the usual half day: the Matha in the morning, Ambalpady on the way, and Malpe for the evening. We quote the vehicle by the hours.
Book Manipal to Udupi
Tell us the dates and the route. We reply with an all-inclusive figure — driver, fuel and taxes included.
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| Route | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal to Mangalore Airport | 65 km | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Manipal to Mangalore | 65 km | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Manipal to Kollur | 82 km | 2 hours 10 minutes |
| Manipal to Dharmasthala | 100 km | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Manipal to Kukke Subrahmanya | 146 km | 3 hours 35 minutes |
| Manipal to Murudeshwar | 100 km | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Manipal to Gokarna | 184 km | 4 hours 20 minutes |
| Manipal to Sringeri | 95 km | 2 hours 40 minutes |
| Manipal to Agumbe | 58 km | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Manipal to Kateel | 55 km | 1 hour 20 minutes |
Manipal to Udupi — shall we quote it?
Send us the date and how many are travelling. All-inclusive figure the same day, with a driver who has done this road hundreds of times.